Working on 140 lb 100% cotton watercolor paper, I begin with a masking fluid scribble that establishes movement and energy. I splash water onto the surface, creating organic textures evolving into natural elements like water, foliage, flowers, or rocks.
I embrace a wet-on-wet technique that combines brushwork with gravity. The paint flows and blends according to its properties. Layers of splattered paint build depth and dimension. When needed, I incorporate colored pencil or black gesso for definition and contrast.
I varnish each piece, eliminating the need for glass or plexiglass, allowing viewers to experience the work without barrier or reflection.
I teach art classes and provide workshops in my studio, requested locations as well as online using Zoom and with Etchr.
Click on the Class Schedule link above to see my current classes.
I am Tina Hotchkiss, a creative artist based in Ypsilanti, MI, whose primary medium of choice is watercolor.
